Today we’d like to introduce you to Warith Jumuah.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Passionate Rebel was established in 2014. We began utilizing fashion to spread our message of being a Passionate Rebel. As we achieved success, we implemented the educational piece that showed students the best practices for tapping into their inner Passionate Rebel. Our success throughout the years has been based on true faith/strong work ethic. We’ve been able to maintain consistency by doing future planning for clothing designs, community engagement, and building a stronger foundation!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Hurdles are inevitable. Trials and tribulations are attached to everything we do in life. I always say, “allow those hurdles to fuel your drive”. The biggest hurdles I’ve faced throughout my entrepreneurial journey were both lack of recognition and financial constraints. When I founded Passionate Rebel in 2014, I was fresh as an entrepreneur, still laying the bricks for the base of the business. As I began laying the foundation, I was laid off from my part-time job! I collected unemployment in the beginning phases for Passionate Rebel to fund the business such as purchasing and printing apparel, and marketing essentials.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Passionate Rebel LLC?
Warith EL-Amin Jumu’ah, an alumnus of Morgan State University, is the owner of a fashion and lifestyle brand and a source of inspiration for many. Advocating for pursuing one’s passion, he’s known as a Passionate Rebel. Through his brand, he motivates individuals to reject mediocrity and chase their aspirations with determination.
Passionate Rebel is an innovative streetwear brand rooted in self-expression and community empowerment. Based in the U.S., the brand offers bold, distinctive designs that encourage individuals to embrace their uniqueness while fostering a sense of unity. Passionate Rebel’s mission is to use fashion as a platform for meaningful social change.
As a proud Black-owned brand hailing from New Jersey, Passionate Rebel embodies the spirit of empowerment and pride. Committed to celebrating individuality and community, the brand draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Black culture, infusing its designs with messages of strength and resilience.
My proudest achievement thus far in my career as a brand owner/clothing designer is being granted the opportunity to debut our Passionate Rebel Worldwide clothing collection in Paris Fashion Week of September 2024. Surreal experience. You ever dream of an experience, and you awake from that dream reaching for what you were experiencing? Yes, it’s one of those dreams! I never fathomed myself being a clothing designer, yet even being on a platform in Paris, France, one of the greatest places to display fashion.
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
Greatest lesson I learned is to fully invest in yourself and follow your passion. For me, Covid-19 was a wakeup call to unexpected life changes. It’s very important to build a foundation that allows you to continuously grow and create stability outside of a traditional 9-5 job. We have to continue to encourage people to learn ways to grow in business, take on independent trades, and to truly invest in themselves/family legacy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.passionaterebel.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionaterebel
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passionaterebelllc
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warith-jumu%E2%80%99ah-74990b152
Image Credits
Photo Credit- Passionate Rebel organization